Mukul Bhalla

Experience

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  Loyola University, New Orleans

  Aug 1996 - Feb 2005

  Tenured Associate Professor

  Responsibilities included:• Provide academic and career advising for up to 50 students students enrolled in the undergraduate psychology program.• Teach a minimum of six courses and a lab in a year• Maintain professional activity expected of a tenure track faculty member in the form of conference presentations, publications and grant applications.• Supervise and mentor students enrolled in senior research thesis courses.• Serve on university and departmental committees as assigned Show less

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  Argosy University

  Jul 2004 - Jun 2010

  Associate Professor, Psychology and Chair, Undergraduate Programs

  Responsibilities included:• Manage the operations of bachelor’s degree programs including: o implementing, assessing and providing oversight of programs. o preparing and managing budget for undergraduate program. o recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating faculty o supporting campus and university efforts to maintain regional accreditation, ensuring program procedures and guidelines comply with state and federal regulations. o contributing to the quality and the growth of the programs, curriculum, enrollment and field experience sites. o conducting new student orientations, evaluating transcripts for transfer of credit • Serve as a undergraduate faculty member, including: o providing academic and career advising for students enrolled in the undergraduate programs. o teaching a minimum of four courses a year o maintaining professional activity in the form of conference presentations and publications. o serving on university and campus committees as assigned Show less

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  Argosy University

  May 2012 - Apr 2017

  • Provided leadership for all academic affairs for the campus. Supported faculty governance, recommend and implement faculty and academic affairs policies as approved by the University VPAA and the University President.• Contributed to the development and determination of program offerings; and assured the delivery of quality instruction and the achievement of student learning outcomes. Identified and developed opportunities for new programs in disciplines, colleges, and degree levels. Scheduled and provided oversight for departmental reviews and campus reviews, and contributed to institutional reviews as needed.• Assisted in the attainment and maintenance of accreditation at the university and college level as appropriate. Coordinated with university administration to ensure that the campus satisfied program accreditation criteria and expectations consistent with University decisions. Developed and maintained successful relationships with the external regional academic community and relevant regulatory bodies.• Supervised and evaluated program leaders in all disciplines as well as other campus academic personnel. Assured the hire of appropriately credentialed and experienced department chairs and faculty. Provided oversight of the delivery of quality instruction and provide guidance on faculty development strategies and objectives for the campus, coordinating with other Campus VPAAs, College Deans, and the University Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs. Show less • Served as the academic lead on projects that required collaboration between academic and operational departments of the university to ensure smooth implementation of strategic initiatives at the university level. Projects included:o Development and implementation of long term scheduling of courses across all programs and campuses, across all the delivery modalitieso Piloted, implemented, monitored, and assessed initiatives offering blended classes using virtual class meetings (via teleconferencing tools)o Implemented student advising model that combined contact with faculty advisor and student services staff to increase student engagement and persistence• Developed, reviewed, and implemented university-wide policies related to the complete faculty life cycle:o Developed and enforced requirements for faculty hiring and credentialingo Provided on-boarding training (by training modality: face to face, online and blended)o Developed calendar and coordinated year-long faculty development webinarso Set standards for instructional effectiveness for all delivery modalities, provide train on the standardso Developed metrics and procedures for assessing faculty performanceo Developed and implemented procedures for university-level faculty recognition (promotions and awards) Show less Responsibilities included:• Oversight of undergraduate degree programs: Assisted College Dean in the development, implementation and oversight of defining UG degree programs, their structure and required competencies. Periodically reviewed program(s) to ensure rigor and alignment with accreditation and academic standards. • Curriculum Development and Revision: Ensured program quality both in curriculum and in the delivery of same. Led the revision of existing or the development of all new undergraduate psychology courses as needed.• Program Assessment: Worked with curriculum personnel to establish standards for assessments. Evaluated assessment data and put in place strategies to improve program quality.• Campus support (19 ground and on-line division): Credentialed and trained full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty in the psychology programs. Developed and conducted training for faculty and staff on curriculum/delivery formats, instructional methods, etc. as needed. • Other responsibilities: Provided evaluations for psychology course equivalences for prior learning assessment, served on a variety of university committees and doctoral dissertation committees; taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. Show less • Provided oversight of all undergraduate degree programs: Led the development, implementation and oversight of undergraduate degree programs, their structure and required competencies. Periodically reviewed and revised program(s) to ensure rigor and alignment with accreditation and academic standards. Collaborated with other functional areas of the university to ensure smooth implementation of all undergraduate initiatives.• Represented the undergraduate programs: Provided voice to the unique needs and considerations for undergraduates in university wide initiatives and projects.• Provided oversight of curriculum development and revisions: Ensured program quality in curriculum and in the delivery of same. Led the revision of existing or the development of undergraduate courses as needed.• Conducted program assessment: Worked with curriculum personnel and academic Deans to establish standards for assessment, and systematic data collection. Evaluated assessment data and implemented strategies to improve program quality. Ensured standard policies and procedures regarding assessment across all undergraduate programs.• Provided oversight to credit aggregation policies: Collaborated with the Prior learning Assessment staff to formulate and implement policies regarding credit aggregation for the university (including transfer of college credit, credits for non-credit courses, such as MOOCs, evaluations of prior learning from non-collegiate settings, such as work experience/certifications, employer training programs, military training, volunteer/community service). Conducted trainings and information sessions for university staff and faculty.• Provided campus support (19 ground and on-line division): Provided oversight of the credentialing and training of full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty in the undergraduate programs. Developed and conducted training for faculty and staff on curriculum/delivery formats, instructional methods, new program initiatives, etc. Show less

  • Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Dec 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Associate Vice President of Campus Academic Operations

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Professor, Psychology and Associate Dean

    Mar 2010 - Oct 2014

  • Interim Dean, College of Undergraduate Studies

    May 2012 - May 2014
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  American InterContinental University

  May 2017 - Oct 2023

  University Dean, General Education

  Responsibilities included:• Oversight of general education program: Assist University Provost and collaborate with other university deans in the development, implementation and oversight of undergraduate degree programs, their structure and required competencies. Regularly review course offerings to ensure rigor and alignment with accreditation and academic standards. • Curriculum Development and Revision: Ensure program quality in the general education curriculum Lead the revision of existing or the development of new general education courses as needed.• Program Assessment: Work with curriculum personnel to establish standards for assessments. Conduct annual program reviews and evaluate assessment data to put in place strategies to improve program quality.• First year experience: Collaborate with multiple departments in offering appropriate on-boarding and orientation for new students. Ensure high student engagement through curricular and extra curricular activities to improve student success and retention. Show less

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  American InterContinental University System

  Feb 2023 - now

  • System Vice-Provost, Academic Affairs

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Vice-Provost

    Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Interim Vice-Provost

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023